2011 is looking to be one of the best years for gaming,
so I decided to spend a few hours on finding the top
10 most anticipated games of that year.
10: SOCOM 4 US. NAVY SEALS
Another SOCOM game might not sound very good after
the release of SOCOM:Confrontation but I think Zipper
could give it another shot, additionly its full move support
and online, thats why this should be a no brainer in the top
10 most anticipated games of 2011.
9: HOMEFRONT
This could be a wild card given THQ's reputation but
it looks like its shaping up to be a great game
hopefully this won't be a flop.
8: GEARS OF WAR 3
Gears of war is one of the greatest game franchises
this generation, so its stupid not to include this in
my top 10 list.
7: RAGE
What we saw of Rage looks stunning,its made by ID the daddy of all "FPS" games,and theres a promised
multi-player, this is a first person shooter you
would be stupid to miss.
6: INFAMOUS 2
The first game was a masterpiece I can't wait to
see what SUKERPUNCH changes to one of the best games
of 09, cole has changed, hopefully the game has not.
5: PORTAL 2
Portal 2 looks like a great puzzle game, and the fact that its
also going multi-plat makes it even more anticipating, the portal
franchise gets better and better with every new trailer.
4: KILLZONE 3
Killzone 2 was obivious to be set as one of the best games of 09
but with added 3D support, MOVE, and new online features
will it stay above the competition?
3: BATMAN ARKHAM CITY
We all new this game was coming since the trailer at VGA last
year, I get more and more hyped for this game everyday.
2: THE LAST GUARDIAN
Everyone loves Team ICO and all their games,
I would be in the "Stupid" Zone if I did not
add this into the top 10 list, it ranks number 2.
1: PROJECT DARK
From Software are the makers of DEMON'S SOULS
that ALONE is to rank as number 1, but the fact that
this game is titled Project dark is leaving us out in the
cold, and that makes it even more exiting this game
is my most anticipated game of 2011.
"Digital board games can be tons of fun, especially when they're cooperative. That's what's in store for Beacon Patrol from Assemble Entertainment. Based on the real-life board game by Torben Ratzlaff, Beacon Patrol has players work together to explore a map and create a network of coastal paths, all by placing tiles. It's a lot like Carcassonne and Kingdomino, but set on the high seas. The upcoming Steam version will support 4-player local co-op, and there's a single-player demo right now," says Co-Optimus.
Mario Kart World is some of the most fun you’ll have this year that offers a deep experience with the Switch 2’s launch.
Few games among the Nintendo Switch 2 launch line-up can match Cyberpunk 2077 in putting the system through its paces. It's a staple of our PC benchmarking suite for good reason: the open world design is a solid stressor for any CPU, while its effects-heavy battles challenge GPU resources as well. This Switch 2 release has clearly been a big undertaking for developer CD Projekt Red too, who produced the port in-house with unique optimisations for Switch 2's ARM-based architecture. It's also remarkably the Ultimate Edition of the game, with both the core adventure and the more taxing Phantom Liberty expansion bundled in - an extra portion that proved too demanding to justify a last-gen console release, and was instead restricted to PS5 and Series X/S, and yet here it is running on Switch 2.
To cut to the chase, Switch 2 offers a truly viable way to enjoy Cyberpunk, either in a portable format or docked under a TV. However, CDPR has shot for the stars in its ambition to include Phantom Liberty as well, and it's here that Switch 2 hits some technical limits - with frame-rates struggling as we explore its newer Dog Town region. Still, that aside, there's a lot to admire in the game's engineering for Nintendo's new console overall, and how competitive it is in comparison with other consoles.
I am happy for CDPR. Their hard work paid off because the Switch 2 version are always in the top 5 Switch 2 launch game sales.
This may be one of the weakest launch lineups Nintendo has ever had, with Mario Kart being the only first party game, but Cyberpunk 2077 will definitely give you tremendous value for your money.
One tip I can give people who have never played the game is to first read books from the cyberpunk subgenre. This will allow you to appreciate the story much better. If you find yourself asking which life path is the best to take at the start of the game, in this case it is Corpo, Streetkid, and Nomad. You likely don't know enough about the genre, and certain things will fly right over your head. While it is not mandatory, the game will be 10 times better if you read or listen to some books first.
Some books I have enjoyed in that genre are:
Cyber Dreams by Plum Parrot,
Stray Cat Strut by RavensDagger
Tower of Somnus by Cale Plamann
Mist Runner by Nicholas Searcy
If you can only read or listen to 1 book, then I recommend Cyber Dreams by Plum Parrot. It is the closest thing to Cyberpunk 2077.
DF are Nintendo's occasional bootlickers after that blatant Zelda games ad scandal.
Games like CP2077 are meant to be played on big console or powerful PC on a big screen.
Got to love how they're simp for full price purchase of 5-year-old game and still getting the worst version to play on.
PROJECT DARK looks incredible! to bad its going to X360
Duke Nukem Forever
EDF: Insect Armageddon
Rage
Bulletstorm
Infamous 2
Killzone 3
Ratchet and Clank All 4 One
MDK2 Wiiware
Last Guardian
Portal 2
Stranger's Wrath PS3
Bionic Commando Rearmed 2
Uncharted 3 (It should be, that's ND's pattern every 2 years)